Weekly Highlights

Weekly Highlights
Week ending: 01/29/2016
International Academy of Flint – Elementary 107
The Little Flaggers were waving their flags proudly this week. The k-3 grade girls were practicing there figure eights with their flags. The flaggers are practicing to the inspirational
music “Rise Up”. Mr. Shakir’s class and Mr. Jordan’s class partnered up to work on their communications skills while doing sparks. The students did relays that encouraged them to
communicate in order to complete the relay. “FREEZE FRAME” a colorful ice mountain was enjoyed by the 1st graders using different food coloring and snow. They looked good
enough to eat. The kindergarten Stir it Up Club enjoyed making Rice Krispy treats while enhancing their math and literacy skills
Dye Elementary (C-A)
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This week at Dye, the students enjoyed meeting some of the guest learning guides from other YouthQuest sites who came over to help. The students also worked hard on art again this
week. Students used letters that depict different animals from the book “Gone Wild “ to write their names, and they look great!
Doyle-Ryder Elementary (Flint)
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This week at Doyle Ryder the students explored and learned about the different Continents and how the world rotates.
The students were blown back by how many Continents there are and how long it takes the world to rotate fully. The
students also learned about Van Gogh and are currently working on painting the famous image "Starry Night". The
paintings are coming out amazing, you would've thought Van Gogh painted them himself.
Eisenhower Elementary (Flint)
This week, YouthQuest students enjoyed the activities at the Eisenhower Family Fun and Lead
Testing Night! It was a big event, with lots of people, and the students had fun with face painting,
balloon animals, dancing, and bicycling to power a smoothie machine! On Wednesday, students
demonstrated their strength and agility in Cheerleading Club and in Sports Club, where they played
an energetic game of kickball! The January theme is Freeze Frame and the students are creating a
book of photographs about YouthQuest at Eisenhower!
Freeman Elementary (Flint)
It was a week of fun problem solving for the students at Freeman YouthQuest. Students beat the winter blues by getting into games
that made them think and figure out where each other flags were hidden in a game of Stratego. At first, the boys thought it was too
academic but after a few minutes, they couldn't wait to play against the winner! Between clubs and themes, the students expressed
a need to move around some so the Learning Guides got them going by playing challenging team building games. The Hoola Hoop
Race sounded like chaos but was actually kids having fun working together!
Pierce Elementary (Flint)
Neithercut Elementary (Flint)
Ice, ice, baby!
This week was
one for the
record books at
Neithercut! We
started this
week off
making
"marshmallow
molecules" with one of our favorite vendors, Einstein by
Design! Students kicked off with the "Flava Flav" club a
flavored water club! To end the week on a chillier note,
students, and staff enjoyed an ice skating field trip! Freeze frame was chilly, and a very
fun month. Come enjoy the great environment of YouthQuest Wildcat students at
Neithercut Elementary!
Holmes STEM 3-7 Academy (Flint)
This week students completed their final golf lesson
and are planning to continue to learn the game of
golf! This opportunity to get a foundation of the
game was well worth it! The Black History Month
Program is coming along well and is eagerly
anticipated. ArtQuest is also an event that is
eagerly anticipated. The students have several cool
new ideas of creative artistry to display.
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This week at Holmes STEM Academy we held programming at our site, only on Monday because the building was being prepared for a town hall
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, that was nationally televised. For Sparks, the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students played dodgeball and basketball.
Potter Elementary (Flint)
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This week was another short
week at Potter, but we had a
blast! Students in 2-5 grades
were able to trace life size
pictures while exploring
different types of movement.
Mr. Jolly's group was able to
do a Valentines day themed
taste test, while also getting to know their new tutors coming in
on Mondays. Students also were able to go into their clubs and
plan some activities they would like to do in the future. Students in
Potter Club began working with clay and making gifts for
Valentine's Day. On Wednesday we traveled to Courtland Center
to go see the movie "Norm of the North" about a polar bear
named Norm trying to protect his land. Our popcorn and pop, fun
filled day was the perfect way to end our week and we cant wait
to come back again on Monday!
International Academy of Flint – Middle & High School
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The high school students have committed a crime, a crime that will solve the mystery of the lost students.
CSI students are learning how to solve the crime by finding evidence, bodies, finger prints and that’s just the
beginning. Let’s take a trip in solving a crime….See you at the crime scene
Randels Elementary (C-A)
FORE!!! 60 of the 100 students teed off
this week and improved some skills in
golfing. Our Youth brilliant minds went
to work with their very own original
creations. There were roller coasters,
and paper gardens in Mrs. Julie’s club
rotation. While Ms. Brielle theme rotation featured an inspiring "With my
hands I can help Change .." project. "Help homeless people", "Cure
Illnesses", "decrease unemployment", were just a few YQ responses. The
future sure does look bright!
The goal of YouthQuest is to provide youth with engaging after school experiences to excel, excite, and explore.
Durant Tuuri-Mott Elementary (Flint)
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The busy bees at DTM are working diligently on their ArtQuest projects and perfecting their golf skills. Kindergarteners did an archeological dig in blocks of ice illustrating the Ice
Age. They had a fantastic time chipping, hammering and brushing the ice until their Tyrannosaurus Rex, Concaventors and Centaurus came to life. The first grade students talked and
designed about life in a snow globe. I know you can't wait to see this one at ArtQuest. The third and fourth graders had a great time with Kay Kelley as they dressed up in fun clothes
and were acting out their well written plays. The students had an awesome time being a Knight in shining armor and a Lady in waiting in a velvet gown. The students learned about
what it was to be an actor on the stage and a part of the audience. It was great fun. More to come next week!!!!
The goal of YouthQuest is to
provide youth with engaging
after school experiences to
excel, excite, and explore!